Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. It’s no fun for either side.

Technical Review 310

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 310

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

As with most business and personal interactions, first impressions tend to become lasting ones. Investors know that building any business is a challenging and risky proposition, so they start with entrepreneurs who give a first impression of passion, commitment, and work ethic to succeed. Exudes integrity, humility, and stability.

Intellectual Property 316

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 316

Hearpreneur

JUNE 16, 2023

The pandemic-induced disruptions have spurred innovation and accelerated digital transformation, leading to the emergence of new business models and opportunities. The pandemic-induced disruptions have spurred innovation and accelerated digital transformation, leading to the emergence of new business models and opportunities.

Artificial Inteligence 82

Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Retention Technical Review 82

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Some current applications include virtual concerts, educational experiences, and business meetings. As it develops, Businesses and consumers will have access to a wide range of opportunities in the metaverse. Economy and Meta New economic models and virtual assets will reshape the global economy in the metaverse.

Technical Review 133

Technical Review Generative AI Startup Agile 133

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 9, 2020

leading a multi-billion dollar business with a broad range of products and services supporting defense, homeland security, aerospace, infrastructure protection, and customers around the world. bringing business reform to the Department of Defense. bringing business reform to the Department of Defense.

Acquisition 284

Acquisition Technical Review Technology Security 284

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

by Michelle Seiler Tucker , author of “ EXIT RICH: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit “ Successfully starting and growing a business can be a tough challenge for even the most adept entrepreneurs. Exiting a business for maximum profit, however, can prove even more difficult.

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Exit Strategy Intellectual Property Valuation Metrics 246

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

To stay competitive in our digital world, small and medium-sized businesses need to be equipped with and proficient in the latest technologies. In his new book, “Tech Debt 2.0 : How to Future Proof Your Small Business and Improve Your Tech Bottom Line” , senior global business and technology executive Michael C. Tech Debt 2.0

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Small Business Software Review Security 246

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

When it comes to starting a business that you have always dreamed of, you need to be able to handle any hurdles that may come your way. The following is a condensed explanation of seed funding: Seed money is a form of early-stage financing that new businesses receive from investors in exchange for a share of ownership in the company.

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Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 126

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Examples include charitable organizations, trade unions, and public arts organizations. However, like anyone else, they will first need some collateral, or someone to guarantee the loan, and some evidence of a viable business, like receivables and inventory. There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. Government grants.

Equity 235

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

Steve Blank

MARCH 26, 2019

It’s hard to imagine, but only a decade ago, the capstone entrepreneurship class in most universities was how to write – or pitch- a business plan. In my experience, I saw that most business plans don’t survive first contact with customers. It’s the same, but different. We just finished the 8 th annual Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford.

Lean 248

Lean Business Model Balance Sheet Video 248

Mucker Lab

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Sales development is a nuanced blend of art and science, requiring a delicate balance for its effective implementation within a company. SDR Strategy & Model Checklist In the intricate world of sales development, finding the balance between art and science is crucial for a startup's success.

Early Stage 78

Early Stage Sales Developer Development Team Review 78

Steve Blank

AUGUST 29, 2011

After 50 years of technology entrepreneurship it’s still an art. After 50 years of technology entrepreneurship it’s still an art. They’ve been attempting to quantify the art. The Startup Genome Compass uses a hybrid “Stage and Type&# model that describes how startups progress through their business development lifecycle.

Software Review 292

Software Review Early Stage Technical Review Startup 292

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2017

This stems from both market always craving for the new stuff and businesses wanting to be ahead of competitors. by Quan Heng Lim, Cyber-Operations Consultant at Horangi. The Lean Startup.”. Fail Fast, Pivot.”. Agile Methodology.”. Personal experience + some example starts here. People love it, feedback is positive.

Security 206

Security Software Review Technical Review Agile 206

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

It will enable individuals to understand the travellers’ needs and expectations intimately which can result in new hospitality business models. Through the course, students have the opportunity to work on strategic marketing plans, considering globalisation and its impact on the hospitality businesses.

Technical Review 165

Technical Review Singapore Artificial Inteligence Myanmar 165

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Art Of Modern Leadership written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Kirstin Ferguson In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Kirstin Ferguson. She is Australia’s most prominent leadership expert and a highly experienced business leader in her own right.

Leadership 81

Leadership Distribution Technical Review Demand 81

Hearpreneur

MAY 18, 2022

Each business has a story. No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart, or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. Photo Credit: Laura Spawn.

Technical Review 139

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Jordan 139

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 8, 2024

The idea of productizing marketing service based business goes beyond marketing and can really be applied to almost any service-based industry. Struggling to scale your strategic marketing agency? Working tirelessly on both big and small projects but feeling like your earnings don’t match your effort? productized marketing services.

Product 65

Product Marketing Social Media SEO 65

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In the last few years I have seen a popular business model emerging which embodies a greater focus on social and environmental responsibility, and a new requirement for trust and sharing, as well as customer and community collaboration. Being good in business now looks like an art, with creativity and innovation.

Global 274

Global Business Model Community Channel 274

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

AWS officially launched in 2006 and provides scalable compute power, content delivery, database storage and more to businesses of all sizes all across the globe. By utilizing the AWS portfolio of services, startup businesses are free to access the state of the art technology without having to foot the bill. Web hosting.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Database Software Review Startup 113

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

With all this data coming in at an overwhelming rate , there is a greater need for healthcare businesses to harness its potential. With all this data coming in at an overwhelming rate , there is a greater need for healthcare businesses to harness its potential. How to grow your healthcare business with better data management.

Management 114

Management Technical Review Cloud Software Review 114

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2011

Over the last decade we assumed that once we found repeatable methodologies (Agile and Customer Development , Business Model Design) to build early stage ventures, entrepreneurship would become a “science,” and anyone could do it. Entrepreneurship is an Art not a Job. George Bernard Shaw. Where Did We Go Wrong?

Agile 332

Agile Customer Development Early Stage Business Model 332

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

Software companies have changed the landscape of how businesses in different industries operate by creating products that increase efficiency and productivity. This, in turn, offsets the high cost of managing businesses in several high-cost states. Startup companies can also benefit when they apply credits to payroll tax liabilities.

Artificial Inteligence 128

Artificial Inteligence Puerto Rico Software Software Developers 128

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2013

I was officially trained in graphic design and advertising but with a strong passion in art since young. I was officially trained in graphic design and advertising but with a strong passion in art since young. I love manga, comic, anime, games and toys and they influence my art substantially. Tell us a little about yourself.

Singapore 228

Singapore San Diego DC Design 228

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 12, 2020

A few months ago, we couldn’t imagine the world without public transport and traffic jams, busy restaurants and shopping malls, crowded parties and concerts. Many small businesses shut down; great economies enter the recession. These two approaches will define our lives behind 2020. Now it is here. But things are not that bad.

Startup 121

Startup Technical Review Software Review Small Business 121

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Try innovating inside a large company where 99% of the company is executing the current business model, while you’re trying to figure out and build what comes next. And they also recognize that simply exploiting their existing assets, capabilities, and business models is insufficient for long-term survival.

Incubator 402

Incubator Lean Agile Business Model 402

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2017

Building a business is not rocket science, so there is no magic success formula. Of course, mentoring is not new – it’s been the favored way to learn arts and crafts since way back in the middle ages. And I certainly believe that running a new business is more an art than a science. Meetings can be informal or structured.

Technical Review 154

Technical Review Agile Social Media Partner 154

ReadWriteStart

JULY 3, 2023

Private equity firm Alta Semper Capital has provided a financing injection of twenty million dollars to the e-health business MyDawa, which is based in Kenya. The online pharmacy that would later be known as MyDawa got its start in business in the same year that it was founded, in 2016.

Kenya 120

Kenya Artificial Inteligence Africa Technical Review 120

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2018

The Chinese native equipped his career path with two postgraduate degrees from London universities in the United Kingdom – one focusing on human/computer interaction with ergonomics, and a second with an emphasis in visual arts and arts criticism. They’re the ones doing the disrupting, and their innovations are making waves.”.

United Kingdom 113

United Kingdom Technical Review Design Operations 113

ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Many people predicted that the business of courier delivery would not survive in the digital era. Various business models in an on-demand courier delivery app. Business to Consumer (B2C) – It is the most common type of business model.

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

Occam's Razor

JULY 5, 2021

One of the business side effects of the pandemic is that it has put a very sharp light on Marketing budgets. Attribution is simply the science (sometimes, wrongly, art) of distributing credit for Conversions. There is a sharper focus on Revenue/Profit. AKA: Attribution! AKA Incrementality! We are doing attribution analysis.

Analytics 148

Analytics Marketing Channel Software Review 148

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 12, 2020

A few months ago, we couldn’t imagine the world without public transport and traffic jams, busy restaurants and shopping malls, crowded parties and concerts. Many small businesses shut down; great economies enter the recession. These two approaches will define our lives behind 2020. Now it is here. But things are not that bad.

Startup 105

Startup Technical Review Software Review Small Business 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

As with most business and personal interactions, first impressions tend to become lasting ones. Investors know that building any business is a challenging and risky proposition, so they start with entrepreneurs who give a first impression of passion, commitment, and determination to succeed. Exudes integrity, humility, and stability.

Angel Investor 268

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Early Stage 268

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2014

When bright-eyed entrepreneurs set out to start their own businesses, they’re often stopped in their tracks by two obstacles: a lack of start-up capital and a lack of experience. Over the past decade, franchising has become a much more attractive option for young talent looking to rapidly create and grow their own businesses.

Leadership 252

Leadership Business Model Retention Advertising 252

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. It’s no fun for either side.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 257

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2013

In reality, you need to set these projections as goals for your own use, to convince employees as well as investors that you have a business which is challenging, but achievable. Everyone understands the reality that startups have to adjust to market fluctuations, and financial projections are an art rather than a science.

Forecast 238

Forecast Business Plan Burn Rate .Net 238

Hunter Walker

DECEMBER 13, 2020

It doesn’t matter what industry, what product, what revenue model, what stage of development. You’ve heard the expression “All sizzle, no steak?” Or the Texan equivalent of “All hat, no cattle?” sidenote: it’s weird that cows feature prominently in both of these]. Sparkly but no quality behind it. How does this harm occur?

Technical Cofounder 144

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Startup Matching 144

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2022

You will be pivoting your business in your lifetime, whether you are a new startup, or a mature company like Motorola or IBM. Pivoting” is changing a fundamental part of your business model. The pivot can be as simple as changing the pricing model, or as complex as moving from a product business to a services business.

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Social Media Lean Distribution Business Model 317